Based on the following problem-based learning activity (geared toward 4th grade science), how would you differentiate it for your mixed classroom of gifted and average learners? Remember the readings from this week and some of the modifications presented for gifted learners.
A judge in Northern California issued a halt to all land sales and logging activity because of the endangered spotted owl population. The judge asks the class to develop a workable plan that will satisfy the various parties: the owls, trees, land developers, environmentalists and loggers.
(Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy, 2011)
Based on the following problem-based learning activity (geared toward 4th grade science), how would you differentiate it for your mixed classroom of gifted and average learners? Remember the readings from this week and some of the modifications presented for gifted learners.
A judge in Northern California issued a halt to all land sales and logging activity because of the endangered spotted owl population. The judge asks the class to develop a workable plan that will satisfy the various parties: the owls, trees, land developers, environmentalists and loggers.
(Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy, 2011)
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